An anthology collects Beatles covers by psychedelic and progressive British acts. Plus, R.B. Morris and Rob Williams.

The Grateful Dead made a U-turn on their fourth album, which is being celebrated with a 50th anniversary edition. Plus, new releases from Bonnie Whitmore and Sugar Ray.

Two Little Richard reissues show off his flamboyant personality without measuring up to his '50s heyday, plus excellent new releases from Jim Kweskin and Samoa Wilson and from Dirk Powell.

A 1950s reissue series features the Crests, Duprees, Rivieras, and Adam Wade. Plus, the soulful Adam Wade and blues-rock from Savoy Brown.

The president and his family have been emailing me almost every day. They sound as if they know me, though they keep calling me by the wrong name.

A multi-artist tribute to rocker Willie Nile, plus the rarely heard Greg Copeland, the auspicious Juni Ata, and western music from Colter Wall.

The Pretenders are back with a strong 10-song set, plus Sylvie Simmons, early doo-wop, and a band called Nocona.

Roxy Music singer Bryan Ferry tackles early rock hits on a newly available 1974 concert. Plus, blues-rock from John Fusco and Rick Berthod and rare tracks from the late Phil Ochs.

An expanded edition of Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks's "Orange Crate Art," plus three noteworthy new releases.

Expert production, addictive hooks, and amiable musicianship and vocalizing characterize both new albums from The Explorers Club, but I particularly like the covers collection.